Who sells gas tanks with filler at the top center of the tank

[markeaton]

Hello-

I am looking for a new gas tank to fit into my dune buggy restore (1974 bug).

It's a fiberglass body. The one that was in there when i bought it was cut at the spout; weld closed; and reopened to meet in the center of the hood.

I do not want to do that as it occasionally leaked. Aside from making a new cut in the fiberglass to accommodate a side filler, does anyone sell new modified tanks?

Thank you,
Mark

[Dale M.]

Probably nobody..... My solution was to buy new tank, mark, cut, drill etc, and have welder acquaintance weld it all in place....

Dale
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[markeaton]

Thanks Dale. I think you are correct that nobody sells them. I've been looking.

I do work for a company that has welders and we can do an occasional "government" job and one of our guys would surely do it for me.

I also thought of keeping the tank as is, simply making a cut in the hood wherever the fill spout lands; and then put an emblem or some kind of cover over the existing hole in the fiberglass.

Thanks again.

[Manxdude]

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Scr...re_Code=PC
This might be an option for you. I have never tried it so I don't know how good it is.

[Meco]

Meyers Manx is selling them: http://meyersmanx.com/buggy-parts/meyers-manx-factory-fuel-tank.html

[markeaton]

Interesting idea on the Bolt-On Gas Tank Filler Neck Kit.... I'd would then still need to weld the open neck area.... Any clue on how connect a sending unit?

[Dale M.]

Put reserve valve under tank like early bugs...

Dale
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[joescoolcustoms]

Those bolt on filler necks are a cool idea. But you miss out on a lot of tank volume that way. In a buggy, the tank is on more of a slope than that of a Beetle, so it traps air up higher. If you want the most use of your tank, get a welding shop to weld a neck either center top or like Dale showed, P-Side top.

It goes without saying, a used tank has to be cleaned to weld on it safely. Advantage to the bolt on filler neck in that instance.
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[Gary0302]

Hi Mark,

If you decide to go the route of purchasing an aftermarket tank for modification, you may want to also inspect the bottom threaded attachment where the fuel line attaches. Years ago, I bought a gas tank from texasbuggies.com, and after installation I noticed a small gas leak.

Since you may end up modifying a tank anyway, I figure what the heck, run a bead of brazing around the lower attachment if you have any doubts about it.

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[markeaton]

Good advice Gary... thank you.

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